2013 in photos: the year in news

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Take a look back at 2013 through the lenses of award-winning AP photographers

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Nigeria soccer fans celebrate after Nigeria soccer player Elderson Echiejile scored a goal against Mali , during an African Cup of Nations semi final match in Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Nigeria cruised to a 4-1 win over Mali to reach the African Cup final for the first time in more than a decade.

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Nigeria soccer fans celebrate after Nigeria soccer player Elderson Echiejile scored a goal against Mali , during an African Cup of Nations semi final match in Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Nigeria cruised to a 4-1 win over Mali to reach the African Cup final for the first time in more than a decade.